News
PetroSA must begin exploiting Venezuelan oil reserves
03 September 2008 - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says the Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA) should begin exploiting his country's oil reserves, which are the largest in the world.
Storm in Western Cape results in 9-metre waves
01 September 2008 - The South African Weather Service has recorded nine-metre high waves along the Western Cape coast, as gale force winds continue to batter the area.
SA's marine life, coastal fund receives clean audit
01 September 2008 - Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk has announced that the Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) has received an unqualified audit report.
Navy to introduce fleet to SANDF Commander in Chief
01 September 2008 - The South African Navy is expected to introduce the new Navy fleet to the Commander in Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), President Thabo Mbeki this week.
Hurricane Gustav forces millions to evacuate, halts oil production
01 September 2008 - Nearly two million people were evacuated from the United States Gulf Coast and offshore oil platforms and refineries were shut down on Sunday due to Hurricane Gustav's approaching landing.
Tender topic
27 August 2008 - TRANSNET yesterday slammed allegations of fraud and deceit of substantial proportion made by the Sunday Times at the weekend as "false, misleading, irresponsible and defamatory", and said it was seeking legal advice and considering its options. The newspaper's editor, Mondli Makhanya, says the publication stands by its story.
Plan launched to save diminishing seabird population
22 August 2008 - The accidental killing of over 28 Albatross and Petrel species of seabird by local fisheries has prompted the launch of a new plan of action to help preserve the vulnerable birds.
Govt, private sector increase research support at universities
20 August 2008 - Government and the private sector are strengthening efforts directed at supporting research and innovation in higher education institutes, says Education Minister Naledi Pandor.
Govt to intensify role of women in science
09 August 2008 - The Department of Science and Technology is to intensify its efforts to enhance the role and profile of women in the development of scientific knowledge, says the department's Minister Mosibudi Mangena.
Illegal sand-mining continues at Macassar dunes
07 August 2008 - Cape Town's last remaining major dune system, the Macassar Dunes Nature Reserve, is facing continued threats due to illegal sand mining from the area.